GRE Word List

PROPONENT

one who argues in favor of something : advocate

The meaning of the word proponent is one who argues in favor of something : advocate.

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oratorioa lengthy choral work usually of a religious nature consisting chiefly of recitatives, arias, and choruses without action or scenery
residuesomething that remains after a part is taken, separated, or designated or after the completion of a process : remnant
attireto put garments on : dress
opalescentreflecting an iridescent light
sophistphilosopher
equinoxeither of the two points on the celestial sphere where the celestial equator intersects the ecliptic
hema border of a cloth article doubled back and stitched down
statelymarked by lofty or imposing dignity
categoricalabsolute
diffidencethe quality or state of being unassertive or bashful : the quality or state of being diffident